Ernest Thompson was drafted No. 291 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Georgia Southern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #291
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1990
The pick
How Ernest Thompson came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1990 classAround pick 291
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Thompson.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Thompson in the 1990 NFL Draft
Ernest Thompson is a Running back out of Georgia Southern selected No. 291 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1990 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Georgia Southern has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1987.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ernest Thompson drafted?
Ernest Thompson was selected No. 291 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/ernest-thompson.
What college did Ernest Thompson play for?
Ernest Thompson played college football at Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt. See every Georgia Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-southern-eagles.
How did Ernest Thompson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/ernest-thompson.